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rjmattes

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rjmattes 9 months ago
I see major issues with this type of initiative. This is a wonderful idea, but at the same time, I think it’s impossible to enact. There are so many multi-faceted levels to our government and without the proper funding or professional direction these levels are impossible to navigate. Another issue is getting a neighborhood organized enough to agree politically on certain issues.
On a different note this would be unfair to citizens who want to get involved but live in areas where the neighborhood infrastructure is not strong enough to have a organized group to create a loud enough voice. I just see so many flaws to this.
rjmattes 9 months ago
I think it is very important for the American people to be involved in their nation’s political process. Even though all opinions won't be considered, this type of open dialogue will be extremely beneficial for all people to participate in. It will force people who want to get involved to learn about issues and become better educated about all aspects of our political process. It will also attract people who felt their opinion didn't matter to get involved. When thinking in terms of direct democracy and the foundations our nation was founded on, this type of initiative is a great step for our people, technology, as well as governmental processes.